Santa Maria City Council Meeting, September 15, 2026

The City of Santa Maria City Council held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) priorities for fiscal year 2027-2028. The council discussed the allocation of approximately $900,000 in CDBG capital funding, focusing on city-related projects benefiting low to moderate income residents. Key projects prioritized included ADA improvements to city streets and public facilities, with specific emphasis on Seamus Park and the Paul Nelson Pool. The council approved a resolution adopting the CDBG funding priorities and passed a motion to allocate capital funding with a 50/50 split between city projects and community service grants, prioritizing Seamus Park and Paul Nelson Pool for the city projects portion. The discussion also covered potential congressional earmarks and the need for further assessment of ADA transition plans. No other procurement or contract awards were detailed in the meeting.